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Hail Arkadag (state media)

Turkmenistan: Small stature, big statue

The son tries to escape his father’s shadow, costly breakdowns in gas exports, and Russia has been playing Turkmenistan for a fool. Our weekly briefing.
Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Feb 7, 2023
Gas infrastructure near Darwaza

Turkmenistan: A kick in the gas

Moscow curries favor, neighbors seek more gas, and Turkmenistan’s colossal methane pollution could power Afghanistan at little cost many times over. Our weekly Turkmenistan briefing.
Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jan 31, 2023
Berdymukhamedov the elder has new powers (state media)

Turkmenistan: Look who’s back

The president’s authority now looks desperately weakened, which means that if anything should happen to his 65-year-old father, a crisis of legitimacy could ensue. Our weekly briefing.
Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jan 24, 2023
Berdymukhamedov in a fur hat

Turkmenistan: The big chill

It is so cold that Turkmenistan has suspending gas exports to Uzbekistan, Iran and even its most important customer, China. Our weekly briefing.
Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jan 17, 2023
Hero of the People

Perspectives | Turkmenistan forgets Memory Day

As the government rewrites history to avoid mentioning a Russian atrocity, Turkmen are taking their reminiscences online.
Oguljamal Yazliyeva Jan 12, 2023
Serdar

Turkmenistan: Keeping it in the family

The former president ended 2022 in the spotlight: He got a new city named in his honor, his poem set to music by his grandson on state television, and compliments from Russia. Our weekly Turkmenistan briefing.
Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Jan 3, 2023
Who’s in charge here? (state television)

Turkmenistan: Send in the clowns

The president’s father (the former president) is stealing the show. Plus, the latest on efforts to get Turkmen gas to Europe. Our weekly briefing.
Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Nov 15, 2022
Turkmen students

Turkmenistan: Washington plays footsie

Turkmenistan’s new leader receives an American official while his father visits Putin. And Ashgabat doubles the number of blocked websites. Our weekly briefing.
Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Nov 8, 2022
Uzbek Turkmen flags

Turkmenistan: Bombing at windmills

Turkmenistan is trying to assume the role of energy supplier to Central Asia. Plus, showing off weapons while cash is tight. Our weekly Turkmenistan briefing.
Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Oct 25, 2022
Pumping out more fuel. (Photo: Turkmenbashi refinery website)

Turkmenistan: The Americans are coming

Ashgabat has been assiduously courted by Russia, but that doesn't mean it is not looking at other options.
Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Oct 11, 2022
Kishida Berdymukhamedov

Turkmenistan: The Turkish gambit

Exiles mourn Turkish visa regime while Berdymukhamedov Sr. sniffs around Abe's funeral for business. Our weekly Turkmenistan briefing.
Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Oct 4, 2022
Lukashenko Abkhazia

Belarus’s Lukashenko visits Abkhazia

The surprise trip comes amid a period of geopolitical turmoil in the region, as Russia is getting set to annex several parts of Ukraine.
Sep 28, 2022
Power players: The Turkmen and Afghan electricity companies discuss building a cross-border transmission line. (DABS)

Turkmenistan: It’s good to talk

Ashgabat wants Afghanistan to become part of the global economy. It’s not so keen to bankroll integration, however.
Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Aug 2, 2022
Three amigos, not five. (Akorda.kz)

Central Asian alliance drifts for now as leaders lack common vision

The five presidents could not seal a friendship deal or agree on which challenges face their region.
Peter Leonard Jul 22, 2022
The president of the five countries of Central Asia posing for a photo by Issyk-Kul Lak. (Photo: Official handout)

Central Asia leaders' meeting fizzles as Tajiks, Turkmens refuse to sign treaty

The gathering had been intended to create regional solidarity in the face of overbearing pressure from China, Russia.
Jul 21, 2022

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